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Charles McDonald

The Falcons face a franchise-defining decision with the No. 4 pick

The Falcons are currently at a crossroads. They have veteran players and a tight budget against the cap, but they’re also coming off one of their worst seasons in years and face a long march back towards the postseason.

Their current organizational predicament is exactly what makes their decision with the fourth overall pick so fascinating. We’ll immediately know how new Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot views this roster and his optimism for immediate the success.

Luckily for the Falcons, there are three clear options they can roll with that have logical reasoning behind them. Whether it’s a quarterback, a generational offensive prospect or collecting picks by trading back, the Falcons will make their future a bit clearer with this pivotal decision.

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